Portland has decided to make the switch to Chromebooks. Before the school district commits to paying large sums of money to a Chromebook reseller, it should consider some of the hidden fees that exist when purchasing Chromebooks. These include protection and/or insurance. For an article that discusses this scenario, see this link to Educabana.
Chromebooks are very economical and generally a wise investment for school districts. However, some districts have had parents grumbling over insurance fees or under-use of the devices in some classes. The link provides some interesting information regarding both concerns.
